1985 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Bristol 411
To start off, 1985 Audi 100 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1985 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1972 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | 100 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |
